Geography Extended Minor
Students are expected to consult with a departmental advisor when they formally declare an extended minor in geography. The programs consist of the lower division requirements for a major and the upper division requirements for a minor as shown below.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 18 units including all of
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Education | |||
|
John Irwin |
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Michele Wiens |
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D102 |
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D103 |
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D104 |
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D106 |
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D108 |
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
The basic concepts of economic geography, involving consideration of the spatial organization and development of economic and resource based systems. Prerequisite: GEOG 100. Breadth-Social Sciences.
| Section | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Distance Education |
Systematic consideration of the spatial and environmental bases of societies, in historical and cultural perspective. Prerequisite: GEOG 100. Breadth-Social Sciences.
and one of
An examination of the basic principles and processes governing the Earth's weather and climate. Topics include: radiation, greenhouse effect, clouds, precipitation, atmospheric circulation, mid-latitude cyclones, tropical storms, climate change. Prerequisite: GEOG 111. Quantitative.
and one of
An introduction to basic quantitative techniques for the collection of geographic data. Topics include describing data, gathering samples, theoretical distributions, linking samples and populations, testing significance, and exploring spatial relationships all within practical, real-world application contexts. Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or 111. Quantitative.
An introduction to the theory and practice of remote sensing, including the relevant physical processes, digital image processing and information extraction, and a review of remote sensing applications. Prerequisite: GEOG 111. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
A basic overview of Geographical Information Systems and Science; GIS software, hardware, data structures and models; spatial data, operations and algorithms; practical applications and limitations. Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or 111 or permission of instructor. Students with credit for GEOG 354 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shivanand Balram |
May 8 – Jun 19, 2017: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
May 8 – Jun 19, 2017: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
May 8 – Jun 19, 2017: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
May 8 – Jun 19, 2017: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
| D102 |
May 8 – Jun 19, 2017: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 8 – Jun 19, 2017: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
| D103 |
May 8 – Jun 19, 2017: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
May 8 – Jun 19, 2017: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units in GEOG courses numbered 300 and 400.